Journal of International Obstetrics and Gynecology ›› 2011, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (6): 490-493.

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Diagnosis and Treatment Advancement of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis

WU Wen-xiang,LIU Zhao-hui   

  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,Peking University First Hospital,Beijing 100034,China
  • Received:1900-01-01 Revised:1900-01-01 Published:2011-12-15 Online:2011-12-15
  • Contact: LIU Zhao-hui

Abstract: Vulvovaginal Candidiasis(VVC)is a common gynecologic disease,especially in women of childbearing age.VVC usually is caused by Candida albicans,but occasionally is caused by non-albicans Candida. The diagnosis can be made in a woman who has signs and symptoms of vaginitis when mycologic laboratory examination is positive.American Center for Disease Control and Prevention has renewed the treatment guidelines of VVC in 2010.VVC is treated with a variety of anti-fungal drugs. Individual treatment should be recognized according to different classification of VVC. Other treatments about immunotherapy and lactobacillus administration are still at the research stage.

Key words: Candidiasis, vulvovaginal, Saccharomyces, Diagnosis, Therapy